tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19261954.post114180009666881857..comments2023-06-16T07:31:34.142-05:00Comments on The View from the Hill: It's About TimeTim Sweatmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12207080258485611356noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19261954.post-1141848918792431732006-03-08T14:15:00.000-06:002006-03-08T14:15:00.000-06:00Guy,I think one of the biggest concerns people hav...Guy,<BR/><BR/>I think one of the biggest concerns people have about these policies is that it appears the trustees did not solicit any feedback from our missionaries. While the trustees have the right to determine policy for the IMB, it would seem to be wise for them to consider the views of those who are on the front lines.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Kevin,<BR/><BR/>What I can't figure out is if these policies have been under consideration for nearly two years then why were the trustees unable to provide any supporting material until nearly <I>four months</I> after the policies were adopted. And they had to do a rush job to put out any information this soon. I do see one similarity between some trustees and the Bush administration: they do not welcome outside scrutiny.Tim Sweatmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12207080258485611356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19261954.post-1141847534946489912006-03-08T13:52:00.000-06:002006-03-08T13:52:00.000-06:00I think the IMB must have employed the same "Rapid...I think the IMB must have employed the same "Rapid-Response" Team that the Bush Administration uses.Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00157478495964152429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19261954.post-1141832491588590462006-03-08T09:41:00.000-06:002006-03-08T09:41:00.000-06:00Tim writes...An examination of these various state...Tim writes...<BR/><BR/><I>An examination of these various statements reveals that, while there may be some historical basis for the new policies, they lack a strong biblical foundation to support them. Also, these policies will ultimately do more to harm our missions efforts than help them.</I><BR/><BR/>When the IMB "New Directions" went into effect on the field, we went through a long process of rediscovering afresh just what it is the Bible has to say about many eccelesiological issues--baptism in particular. <BR/><BR/>As we studied what the WORD says, it really sounded pretty simple and straight forward. Where the waters begin to get muddy is when you add in 2000 years of what theologians have said, what books say, what bloggers say, what the official position of the organization says--you get my point...<BR/><BR/>It seems that what the BoT is going through now is what we on the field got started on back in 1997-present. It is struggling and truly coming to an understanding about what the Bible really has to say about these things. Remove all the externals and what is it that is left? <BR/><BR/>Anyone caring to read one IMB missionary team's perspective on the whole baptism-authority issue click <A HREF="http://guymuse.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">HERE</A>. <BR/><BR/>Believe me, as a M team we have spent hours and days examining closely the very issues in the light of what is revealed in the Word of God. I feel strongly about our conclusions, but am certainly open to working with those who differ, we do so everyday!J. Guy Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17751691713410311094noreply@blogger.com